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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 325.14 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 325.14 and 108.48 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 325.14 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/325.14 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 325.14 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 35,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271.19/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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